As sunshine finally arrives, at least 19 Auckland beaches remain off-limits
Auckland’s water quality monitor has raised black “do not swim” flags at eleven beaches
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Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames
Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Beaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to sea
A rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,
Aucklanders warned of swimming risk at several popular beaches after sewage overflow
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said wastewater was running into stormwater drains nearby.
US expat loses it over 'insane' sound only heard on Aussie beach
An American woman living in Australia has been left baffled by this “insane” noise.
Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
7 guided trips to the world’s best beach destinations
Looking to explore the last untouched beaches? Leave it to the experts.
Make this year's Fiji holiday the best one yet
Fiji offers something for everyone, even Oprah Winfrey.
9 bucket list beaches from around the world
If you thought New Zealand had impressive beaches, check these out.
14 of the best beaches in the UK and Europe
Dreading winter? Then plan a European beach escape to one of these top spots.
Beached as: WA police ask tourists to help dig out patrol car
Two officers found themselves in an embarrassing situation at a popular beach.
Best Beaches 2023 Winners
The winners for Aotearoa's Best Beaches have been announced! Congratulations to our winners. Video / NZ Herald
Looking for a summer daytrip? These were NZ's 2023 Best Beach winners
Remind yourself where the 2023 best beaches were, ahead of our 2024 search.
‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018
Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.
'Keep it a secret!' Locals fume as Aussie hidden gems overrun
Residents of idyllic Australian towns are fuming as once-secret secret spots are exposed.
Best Beach 2023: Dai Henwood and Josh Thomson reveal their best-loved summer spots
The Kiwi comedians reveal the New Zealand beaches they rate the most.
New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.
Best Beach 2023: Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels' favourite summer spots
The Celebrity Treasure Island hosts share their most-loved Kiwi beaches.
Off-duty police officer saves teenagers caught in rip
The rescue happened on Dunedin's St Kilda beach.
'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbs
Whether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.
Focus: How to stay safe around sharks this summer
Shark expert Dr Riley Elliott explains how to stay safe around sharks at holiday hotspots plus reveals his new app that lets you track sharks in real-time this summer. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand’s most expensive beach houses revealed
Kiwis splashed out an impressive $14 billion on beachside baches since the pandemic.
Room review: We find the real winner at this Rarotonga waterfront villa
Self-contained villas in Rarotonga are perfect for doing your own thing.
Emergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beach
Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beach
She called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.